Enterprise Retention Specialist I

Goosehead-Insurance; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Goosehead Insurance is seeking a Retention Specialist I in Houston, TX. This entry-level role blends sales with high-touch service to re-market expiring policies and navigate underwriting changes, while preserving client relationships.

You will perform reshops, present tailored options, and pursue cross-sell opportunities to support agency revenue. A state license and CRM experience are required to excel.

Qualifications

• Active state license in Property & Casualty insurance.
• Experience managing customer relationships.
• Experience using CRM systems.
• Team-oriented with entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong problem-solving skills and service focus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound and inbound client interactions for reshops, renewals, or cancellation mitigation.
• Evaluate client needs and present alternative policy options during price or underwriting changes.
• Execute reshops across multiple carriers with accurate quotes and placement.
• Provide concierge-level service to retain and grow accounts with sales techniques.
• Identify cross-sell opportunities to enhance coverage and agency revenue.
• Document all interactions and outcomes in agency systems.
• Follow scripts, workflows, and compliance guidelines.
• Maintain active state insurance license and complete required training.
• Collaborate with team and leadership to meet retention goals.

Skills

Customer relationships

CRM systems

Team-oriented

Entrepreneurial spirit

Problem-solving

Education

Property & Casualty Insurance License

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

About GooseheadSince 2003, Goosehead Insurance has been disrupting the insurance industry by giving clients the power of choice, utilizing a smarter marketing approach, and delivering world class service. This is all powered by our focus on hiring and retaining extraordinary people. Our clients trust us with their most valuable possessions so, we’re more than just a bit selective when it comes to hiring new team members.Job SummaryThe Retention Specialist I is an entry- level role responsible for re-marketing existing clients whose policies are expiring, experiencing premium increases, or facing adverse underwriting actions. This position blends sales expertise with high‑touch service execution to ensure clients remain optimally placed with the right coverage solutions. Specialists conduct reshops, present alternative policy options, and proactively identify opportunities to cross‑sell additional products. The role is central to preserving client relationships, stabilizing retention outcomes, and supporting agency revenue growth.The Retention Specialist I serves as a front-line resource for clients requiring policy review, re‑marketing, or cancellation mitigation. When a client is price-sensitive or impacted by underwriting changes, the specialist evaluates available carrier options, reshops the policy, and presents tailored solutions that align with the client’s needs. This role requires balancing consultative sales skills with the precision and care of a service professional.Specialists follow established workflows, scripts, and compliance standards while developing deeper insurance knowledge and autonomy. They are expected to identify cross‑sell opportunities that enhance coverage and contribute to agency revenue. Performance is measured through retention outcomes, productivity metrics, and the ability to deliver a positive client experience during moments of potential attrition.Principal Duties And Responsibilities:• Conduct outbound and inbound interactions with clients requiring policy reshops, renewal reviews, or cancellation mitigation• Evaluate client needs and present alternative policy options when price sensitivity or underwriting changes occur• Execute reshops across multiple carriers, ensuring accurate quoting and appropriate placement• Deliver a concierge‑level service experience while applying sales techniques to retain and grow accounts• Identify and pursue cross‑sell opportunities that enhance client coverage and agency revenue• Document all interactions, outcomes, and next steps in agency systems• Follow established scripts, workflows, and compliance guidelines• Maintain active state insurance license and complete required training• Collaborate with team members and leadership to meet retention and productivity goalsRole RequirementsProperty & Casualty Insurance LicenseLegally authorized to work the United StatesRequired Skills And AbilitiesExperience with managing customer relationshipsExperience with CRM systemsTeam-orientedEntrepreneurial spiritProblem-solving mentalityCompensation SummaryThis position has a base salary of $48k in addition to a highly competitive commission structure.Benefits SummaryHigh-quality voluntary health, vision, disability, life, and dental insurance programs.401K Matching Plan.Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.Corporate sponsored programs to enhance employee physical, financial, mental, and emotional wellness.Financial Solution Program.Equal Employment OpportunityGoosehead is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, guidelines, and regulations. Goosehead strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered person because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants for employment and all Goosehead employees are given equal consideration based solely on job-related factors, such as qualifications, experience, performance, and availability.To learn more about our job opportunities, apply here. We look forward to speaking with you!